Chadwick Boseman was remembered as an inspiring talent, a gentle soul and a true fighter Friday night following news he has died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
Boseman had been diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in 2016, which had progressed to Stage IV, his family said in a statement. Boseman died in his home, with his wife and family by his side, the statement, which was posted on his Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts, said.
“It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of alumnus Chadwick Boseman who passed away this evening. His incredible talent will forever be immortalized through his characters and through his own personal journey from student to superhero! Rest in Power!” @HUPrez17 pic.twitter.com/8TFBTM0tlm
— Howard University (@HowardU) August 29, 2020
“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” the statement said. “From ‘Marshall’ to ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”
He played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown and found fame in the Marvel film “Black Panther.” Black Panther’s real name is King T’Challa. In their statement, his family said it was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life. (NBC News)
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